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New York targets North Bergen Beverage for alleged Bottle Bill violations
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against North Bergen Beverage and its owner and operator, Steven Arillo, for allegedly violating the New York Returnable Container Act, also known as the Bottle Bill.
New York attorney general accuses contractor of consumer scams
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has filed a lawsuit against Phillip Fox, a Western New York home improvement contractor who allegedly scammed dozens of consumers.
Colorado announces settlement with AAAA TEVA after alleged deceptive practices
DENVER (Legal Newsline) —Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman has announced County Line Vacuum & Appliance, which does business as AAAA Television Electronics Vacuum & Appliance (AAAA TEVA), along with owner Muhammed Murib and sales manager Omar Murib, will be banned from performing electronics repairs after allegations of taking advantage of consumers.
New Hampshire attorney general warns consumers about potential IRS scams
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) — New Hampshire Attorney General Joseph A. Foster recently released a statement warning consumers about potential IRS scams happening over the phone throughout the state.
RBS Securities to pay $120 million settlement related to financial crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez have announced a settlement with RBS Securities Inc. The company will pay $120 million after alleged problems with its underwriting of residential mortgage-backed securities.
Clifton Taxi to pay $42,000 after allegedly violating New Jersey discrimination law
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) — Clifton Taxi and Limousine Inc. will pay $42,000 after allegations of ignoring a deaf woman’s attempts to hire a cab using a telecommunications relay service, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino has announced.
Texas attorney general intervenes in Austin case involving short-term rental ordinance
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently intervened in a lawsuit against the City of Austin that deals with its allegedly onerous short-term rental ordinance.
Physicians' Specialty Hospital to pay $35,000 to settle allegations of disability discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Physicians’ Specialty Hospital, a physician-owned hospital in Fayetteville, will pay $35,000 after allegations of disability discrimination.
Philips Lighting of North America pays $56,000 after allegations of retaliation discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced Philips Lighting will pay $56,000 after allegations of retaliating against a security guard when it realized he was the grandson of a former employee who had filed a discrimination lawsuit against the company.
Tenet Healthcare to pay more than $513 million over illegal kickback scheme allegations
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens recently announced Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) and many of its subsidiaries will pay more than $513 million over allegations of an illegal kickback scheme. Georgia will receive $110 million as its share of the settlement.
Juxta Labs settles Texas case involving allegations of violating state consumer protection laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently announced that the California app developer will settle a case involving allegations of violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
EEOC targets Dash Dreams Plant for allegedly violating Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Dash Dreams Plant Inc., a grower and wholesale distributor of orchids in Dos Palos, California, for allegations of violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
USA Discounter Ltd. agrees to settle allegations of misleading U.S. service members
USA Discounter Ltd. agreed to a settlement with Illinois and 49 other states for allegations of misleading U.S. service members into expensive financing for overpriced consumer goods, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced.
Illinois students who attended Regency Beauty Institute may be eligible for loan forgiveness
Illinois students who attended the beauty school are eligible to receive student loan debt forgiveness from the U.S. Department of Education, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced.
Georgia, FTC target alleged deception scheme involving Laptop & Desktop Repair
Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have charged Laptop & Desktop Repair LLC (LDR) and owner Vadim Olegovich Kruchinin with allegations of violating the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act and the FTC Act through a long-running scam.
EEOC alleges Aloha Auto Group violated federal discrimination laws
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Aloha Auto Group Ltd. for allegations of firing an employee who advised other employees of their right to complain about racial harassment.
EEOC accuses M&T Bank of disability discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, doing business as M&T Bank, for allegations of disability discrimination.
EEOC accuses Community Pharmacy in San Diego of sex discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against CJMBS Pharmacies Inc., which does business as Community Pharmacy and is a pharmacy chain in north San Diego County, for allegations of paying a female pharmacy technician substantially less than a male counterpart.
EEOC sues Taylor Shellfish for alleged racial harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against the Taylor Shellfish Company, the United States’ largest producer of shellfish, for allegedly allowing ongoing racial harassment and retaliatory discipline against a black maintenance mechanic.
EEOC targets 7-Eleven chain in Oklahoma for alleged disability discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a lawsuit against Brown-Thompson General Partnership, doing business as 7-Eleven, for allegations of disability discrimination.